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The increasing popularity of rideshare services like Uber and Lyft has also led to an increase in traffic accidents, some of which are fatal. If you or a loved one was injured in a rideshare accident, an Odessa Uber and Lyft accident lawyer can help you pursue compensation that can cover the cost of your accident-related losses. Our legal team will go above and beyond to fight for the fair settlement you deserve, for an accident that was not your fault.
Loncar Lyon Jenkins understands that car accidents can be difficult to recover from. No matter how much you need compensation, you may not want to put yourself and your family through the stress of a lawsuit. Fortunately, an Odessa Uber and Lyft accident lawyer from our firm may take on all legal responsibilities, including:
In 2018, Forbes reported that rideshare services, far from keeping people safe as they often claim, have increased the number of car accident fatalities in the United States by about 987 deaths per year.
How do such accidents happen? In some cases, a rideshare driver may be so preoccupied with checking devices or getting to their next fare that they fail to follow the rules of the road. In cases where the rideshare driver is not at fault, the other driver could just as easily have had other things on their mind, like texting a friend or checking the radio. Distracted driving, according to the Texas Department of Transportation, is a widespread, deadly problem that is responsible for about one out of every five car accidents in the state.
But overall, it comes down to simple mathematics. Rideshare services put more cars on the road. More cars means there are more chances for collisions. And more collisions mean that more people like you suffer the emotional, physical, and financial consequences of being in a car accident.
No matter how your rideshare accident happened or which car you were in, Loncar Lyon Jenkins may be able to help you fight for compensation. Contact our office at (877) 239-4878. The call is free, and you only have to pay us when you win your case.
Each year, Loncar Lyon Jenkins represents over 7,000 clients all over Texas and will travel to any city or town within the Lone Star state.
If you are considering suing for compensation, you will need to take stock of the damages and injuries you suffered because of the accident. For legal purposes, each of these injuries must be categorized as either an economic damage or a noneconomic damage.
Economic damages cover monetary expenses or losses you sustained because of the accident. Here are a few examples:
Noneconomic damages cover mental and/or physical injuries you sustained because of the accident. Examples of noneconomic damages include:
While you certainly have the right to seek compensation after an accident, that right does not last forever. Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code § 16.003 generally gives you two years from the date of the accident to file a personal injury lawsuit, and two years from the date of your loved one’s death to file a wrongful death lawsuit. After this date, if you have not already started your suit, you may no longer be entitled to compensation.
Clay Jenkins started his personal injury practice in 1989 after clerking for the Texas Supreme Court. He co-counseled some of Brian Loncar’s biggest cases for 25 years before purchasing an interest in the firm. He is the former Chairman of the Board of Advocates for the Texas Trial Lawyers Association and previously served as President of the Dallas Trial Lawyers Association. Learn More
Our highly experienced lawyers will contact you for a Free Legal Consultation.
If you or a loved one were injured in an accident involving a rideshare vehicle, it is time to call in the Strong Arm. An Odessa Uber and Lyft accident lawyer from Loncar Lyon Jenkins may be able to help you fight for the compensation you deserve. Call us at (877) 239-4878 so we can get right to work for you.
